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LC53 RWL

2003 Mercedes-benz S 430

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

173,912 mi
Last recorded173,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S 43099,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 173,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,337 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,620 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 212,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 212,576 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 182,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective MARKED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner DIFF SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Sep 2020 161,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner DIFF SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 123,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 663
Brake pipe excessively corroded 268
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 210
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LC53 RWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 99,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC53 RWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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